Netherlands' Queen Maxima Enlists as Army Reservist Over Security Concerns
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has joined the Royal Netherlands Army as a reservist, training at Breda and slated for promotion to lieutenant colonel. She says the move—driven by concerns that safety can no longer be taken for granted—will see her deployed where needed, and follows a broader trend of royals serving in the military amid Europe’s security jitters and renewed interest in conscription.